Multi-Skilled Groundworker

Department: Contract Teams

Location: Doncaster

Compensation: £33,000 - £38,000 / year

Contract: Permanent

SEED Environmental is part of the Celnor Group, providing environmental services across the UK.

We are seeking an experienced Multi‑Skilled Groundworker to join our operations team in Doncaster. This role involves leading a site team for building works, groundworks and remediation, primarily in oil spill incidents at domestic properties.

• Lead and supervise Remediation Operatives on site, ensuring their health and safety.
• Carry out works under the direction of the SEED Contracts Manager and/or Operations Manager.
• Run projects according to agreed schedules and budgets.
• Use initiative, skills and knowledge where appropriate.
• Operate machinery and undertake hand dig excavation works for contamination removal.
• Coordinate ordering of materials and skips to maintain schedule of works.
• Collect photographs for comprehensive documentation.
• Follow health and safety regulations including RAMS documentation.
• Follow structural engineer's drawings/plans for propping works safely.
• Enhance skills such as OFTEC works to assist spill response when needed.
• Respond to emergency spill works outside normal working hours.
• Ensure sites are kept tidy, clean and safe.
• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks and team meetings.

• Experience in a similar role running construction projects on site with an appreciation of health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good general building knowledge with willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong organisation and problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of project budgets and timelines.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude with motivation to use own initiative.
• Basic DBS check.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to work away from home when necessary.

• OFTEC qualifications or experience.
• Previous experience in oil spill remediation or environmental restoration.
• Experience supervising and developing team members.
• Knowledge of structural propping works.

We offer a competitive salary of £33,000 - £38,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• Company van with fuel card
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
• Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work
• Overnight allowances and reasonable expenses for emergency call‑outs

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.